WEBVTT 00:00:00.549 --> 00:00:03.250 Welcome to Leveling Up with Lindsay, the podcast 00:00:03.250 --> 00:00:05.389 where we dive into leadership, small business, 00:00:05.589 --> 00:00:08.050 and everything in between. I'm Lindsay, your 00:00:08.050 --> 00:00:10.310 host and the proud owner of White Puny Boutique, 00:00:10.750 --> 00:00:13.509 a space created to empower women, build confidence, 00:00:13.730 --> 00:00:16.190 and foster meaningful connections. Whether you're 00:00:16.190 --> 00:00:18.949 an entrepreneur, a mom, a friend, or someone 00:00:18.949 --> 00:00:21.730 just looking for a little inspiration. This is 00:00:21.730 --> 00:00:24.829 your space to feel seen, supported, and inspired. 00:00:25.129 --> 00:00:27.989 Join me as we share stories, strategies, and 00:00:27.989 --> 00:00:30.370 a little bit of life's chaos while navigating 00:00:30.370 --> 00:00:32.950 what it truly means to level up in starting a 00:00:32.950 --> 00:00:35.409 business, relationship, and personal growth. 00:00:35.729 --> 00:00:38.750 So grab a cup of coffee, get comfy, and let's 00:00:38.750 --> 00:00:43.109 level up together. Hey friends and welcome back 00:00:43.109 --> 00:00:45.210 to Leveling Up with Lindsey. Today's episode 00:00:45.210 --> 00:00:47.829 is one of my favorites I've ever done before 00:00:47.829 --> 00:00:49.909 because it's all about giving from the heart. 00:00:50.090 --> 00:00:53.250 The kind of giving that changes a moment, a season, 00:00:53.689 --> 00:00:56.929 and sometimes even a life. Even when you never 00:00:56.929 --> 00:00:59.490 see the ripple effect yourself. I think we forget 00:00:59.490 --> 00:01:02.390 sometimes just how powerful giving can be. Not 00:01:02.390 --> 00:01:05.010 the big gestures and not the flashy moments, 00:01:05.150 --> 00:01:08.109 but the small intentional things we do simply 00:01:08.109 --> 00:01:10.810 because it's who we are. And I want to talk about 00:01:10.810 --> 00:01:13.129 that today a little bit. Giving isn't about money. 00:01:13.329 --> 00:01:15.969 Giving isn't about the size of the gesture. Giving 00:01:15.969 --> 00:01:19.989 is about impact. And the truth is, impact often 00:01:19.989 --> 00:01:23.250 happens in moments we never get to witness. Sometimes 00:01:23.250 --> 00:01:26.349 the most meaningful gifts are simply the smile 00:01:26.349 --> 00:01:29.230 you didn't know someone needed, the message that 00:01:29.230 --> 00:01:32.609 arrived at the perfect time, the $10 gift card 00:01:32.609 --> 00:01:35.549 that reminded a mom she wasn't alone, the blanket 00:01:35.549 --> 00:01:38.590 chosen with love for someone fighting a battle 00:01:38.590 --> 00:01:42.519 you hope they never had to face. The act of seeing 00:01:42.519 --> 00:01:45.719 someone who feels invisible giving from the heart 00:01:45.719 --> 00:01:48.760 isn't about what it looks like. It's about what 00:01:48.760 --> 00:01:52.239 it does. A few years ago, something unexpected 00:01:52.239 --> 00:01:54.840 started at white peony boutique. A simple idea. 00:01:54.980 --> 00:01:57.939 Honestly, it was a tug on my heart. I literally 00:01:57.939 --> 00:02:00.180 could not shake. I couldn't stop thinking about 00:02:00.180 --> 00:02:02.299 the families battling cancer during the holidays. 00:02:02.700 --> 00:02:06.400 A season that's supposed to feel light and magical, 00:02:06.400 --> 00:02:11.780 but instead feels heavy. overwhelming, and obviously 00:02:11.780 --> 00:02:15.180 overwhelmingly expensive in every way. So we 00:02:15.180 --> 00:02:18.680 started something small, something quiet, something 00:02:18.680 --> 00:02:21.599 completely driven by compassion from our entire 00:02:21.599 --> 00:02:24.759 team. The indie blessing tree. Every year we 00:02:24.759 --> 00:02:27.180 quietly collect nominations for local cancer 00:02:27.180 --> 00:02:29.759 warriors and their families. We received their 00:02:29.759 --> 00:02:32.939 Christmas wish list. anonymously. We have our 00:02:32.939 --> 00:02:37.180 indie blessing trees with tags of items to bless 00:02:37.180 --> 00:02:39.539 these families that are going through cancer. 00:02:39.800 --> 00:02:42.840 We also post the list and their families entire 00:02:42.840 --> 00:02:45.639 wish list on our social media for anyone to take 00:02:45.639 --> 00:02:48.960 part in. And then something so beautiful happens. 00:02:49.419 --> 00:02:52.560 You show up. You choose a family, you pick a 00:02:52.560 --> 00:02:56.099 gift, you make magic where magic felt impossible. 00:02:56.460 --> 00:02:58.840 And every year I'm reminded that giving doesn't 00:02:58.840 --> 00:03:01.699 have to be so big and powerful. It just has to 00:03:01.699 --> 00:03:04.120 come from the heart. Because while we can't take 00:03:04.120 --> 00:03:07.039 away their battle, we can take away one burden. 00:03:07.560 --> 00:03:11.039 We can create one moment of joy. We can remind 00:03:11.039 --> 00:03:14.919 someone that they're seen, supported, and surrounded 00:03:14.919 --> 00:03:17.580 by love. That is giving from the heart. That 00:03:17.580 --> 00:03:20.719 is impact you might never fully see, but it matters 00:03:20.719 --> 00:03:23.560 more than you think. This time of year, I think 00:03:23.560 --> 00:03:25.840 we need the reminder that giving isn't only about 00:03:25.840 --> 00:03:28.680 gifts under the tree. Giving can look like being 00:03:28.680 --> 00:03:31.479 patient when someone is overwhelmed, checking 00:03:31.479 --> 00:03:34.340 in on a friend who says, I'm fine, paying for 00:03:34.340 --> 00:03:36.819 someone's coffee behind you, writing a note to 00:03:36.819 --> 00:03:40.469 a coworker. dropping off a meal, offering your 00:03:40.469 --> 00:03:43.789 time, lifting someone's load without even asking. 00:03:44.189 --> 00:03:48.090 Giving is simply being aware and responding with 00:03:48.090 --> 00:03:50.550 heart. And what I want people to hear today is 00:03:50.550 --> 00:03:54.030 this, you don't need a lot to give a lot. You 00:03:54.030 --> 00:03:57.009 just need intention. Let's make this practical. 00:03:57.389 --> 00:04:00.030 Here are three things you can do this week. Number 00:04:00.030 --> 00:04:03.110 one, give something that costs zero dollars. 00:04:03.819 --> 00:04:07.139 Send a message, offer encouragement, check on 00:04:07.139 --> 00:04:09.419 someone, tell someone what they mean to you, 00:04:09.620 --> 00:04:12.800 or give a compliment that's very specific. These 00:04:12.800 --> 00:04:16.899 things cost nothing, but they change people. 00:04:17.199 --> 00:04:21.250 Number two, Give quietly, not for recognition, 00:04:21.689 --> 00:04:25.490 not for attention, just because it feels right. 00:04:25.769 --> 00:04:29.490 Quiet giving is often the most beautiful kind. 00:04:29.889 --> 00:04:32.730 Number three, give intentionally. Ask yourself, 00:04:32.949 --> 00:04:35.610 who needs a little light this week? What small 00:04:35.610 --> 00:04:38.930 thing can I do that might make someone breathe 00:04:38.930 --> 00:04:42.350 a little easier a day? Give only what you can 00:04:42.350 --> 00:04:46.329 give. Your heart, your attention, your presence. 00:04:46.649 --> 00:04:49.649 your kindness. As we step into December I want 00:04:49.649 --> 00:04:52.490 to remind you of something. You don't have to 00:04:52.490 --> 00:04:55.370 fix the whole world. You don't have to take away 00:04:55.370 --> 00:04:59.290 every single burden. You just have to brighten 00:04:59.290 --> 00:05:03.209 one little moment. Giving from the heart is never 00:05:03.209 --> 00:05:05.930 wasted. The ripple is bigger than you think and 00:05:05.930 --> 00:05:08.550 you may never get to see its full impact but 00:05:08.550 --> 00:05:12.430 trust me it is there. If the indie blessing tree 00:05:12.430 --> 00:05:16.089 has shown me anything it's this. Love still changes 00:05:16.089 --> 00:05:20.069 lives, kindness still multiplies, and giving, 00:05:20.269 --> 00:05:23.870 even the smallest giving, still matters. Thank 00:05:23.870 --> 00:05:26.769 you for listening today. If this episode touched 00:05:26.769 --> 00:05:29.490 your heart, send it to someone who gives quietly, 00:05:30.009 --> 00:05:33.949 consistently, beautifully, even when no one notices. 00:05:34.550 --> 00:05:37.610 We see you, we need you, and your giving makes 00:05:37.610 --> 00:05:40.449 this season what it is. I'll see you next week 00:05:40.449 --> 00:05:43.639 on Leveling Up with Lindsey. Thank you for listening. 00:05:43.939 --> 00:05:46.040 If you found this information helpful, please 00:05:46.040 --> 00:05:48.120 share it with a friend. 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